Recorded with just Doug’s voice and acoustic guitar, Break Some Stones brings the listener close to the songs and the man behind them. This 2007 solo studio collection puts expressive singing, thoughtful lyrics, and the natural character of the guitar at the center of the experience.

Across fourteen songs, Doug explores love and lasting companionship, regret and difficult choices, and the resolve to keep moving forward. From the determination of the title track to the tenderness of “Let’s Grow Old Together,” these are personal songs that leave room for listeners to find something of themselves.

Break Some Stones

Doug Spears

CD — Digipak with lyrics booklet

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Released 2007 • 14 tracks

A solo studio recording: Doug Spears on vocals and acoustic guitar.

CD in a digipak with a black-and-white lyrics booklet.

Select “Lyrics” beside a track to read the words.

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    Break Some Stones 4:07
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  2. 2
    The One Not There 4:04
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  3. 3
    A Lie is So Expensive 2:47
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  4. 4
    Sinner's Song 5:20
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  5. 5
    Do You 3:29
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  6. 6
    One Last Selfish Act 4:14
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  7. 7
    I Wasn't There 4:39
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  8. 8
    Colors 4:18
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  9. 9
    There's a Secret In This House 3:39
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  10. 10
    Where Do We Go From Here 5:21
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  11. 11
    Put Your Shoulder to the Plow 3:03
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  12. 12
    Marker 26 4:33
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  13. 13
    Let's Grow Old Together 3:54
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  14. 14
    How'd You Know 3:06
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Reviews & Recognition

“Doug’s words and music go straight to the heart and he doesn’t let up, from start to finish.”

— Ron Johnson, The Florida Times-Union
  • Ron Johnson’s 2007 CD Release of the Year — Break Some Stones, selected by the Florida Times-Union columnist.
  • American Songwriter Magazine Lyric Contest — “Break Some Stones,” winner, July/August 2007.

About the Recording

Recorded solo in the studio, Break Some Stones pairs Doug’s voice with his acoustic guitar throughout. The direct, uncluttered arrangements bring the lyrics, melodies, and nuances of each performance into focus, capturing the personal connection at the heart of his solo shows.

Vocals and acoustic guitar: Doug Spears
Released: 2007 · 14 tracks

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